8) Grayson Long, RHP, Grade C+: Age 23, third round pick in 2015 from Texas A&M; 3.05 ERA in 115 innings between High-A and Double-A, 107/39 K/BB; very solid year, fourth starter potential that would play up if used in bullpen.
this is a good move but why not go out and get pitching instead?
that offense has shown they can be consistent but the pitching is a whole different story
this is a good move but why not go out and get pitching instead?
that offense has shown they can be consistent but the pitching is a whole different story
this is a good move but why not go out and get pitching instead?
that offense has shown they can be consistent but the pitching is a whole different story
What are the chances he doesnt opt out? Given his age is he going to get a monster contract?
What are the chances he doesnt opt out? Given his age is he going to get a monster contract?
Very slim to none.
I doubt that. He'll probably get what he's already getting on the open market.
When Upton signed with the Tigers last year, many considered them to be a fringe team rather than a bona-fide contender. There are not too many teams which seem to be more stacked than the Angel looking for an expensive corner outfielder. Thus I expect Upton not to opt out, but to use this clause as leverage to negotiate some minor improvement (like a NTC).I think the guy is more focused on winning games than a huge paycheck. Now, he certainly wants to be paid like everyone else. But I expected him to opt out before he infact stated to Detroit that he would do just that.
Playing with Trout for another year or two should intrigue him. But Anaheim is still a middling, fringe team. I wouldn't rule out him opting out.
He's had a really good year. His best year since 2011. I can see teams offering him more than 4/88. I'd say 6/120-130 range.
Last winter people expected massive offers for Encarnacion, and he settled for 60/3. You never know, especially with Upton entering his 30's - plus I don't see many NL teams offering on him, if his body goes he's done whereas in the AL he can still DH.
Also I'd say this is his best year since 2014.